Day 5: The Dawn of a New Era…
From the 1840s onwards, many European settlers came to live in New Zealand. It was a
difficult period in New Zealand’s history. As the settlers began to outnumber the Māori,
a great war erupted between the two groups as they fought for access to land to build homes
and establish communities.
difficult period in New Zealand’s history. As the settlers began to outnumber the Māori,
a great war erupted between the two groups as they fought for access to land to build homes
and establish communities.
Activity 1: Translating Phrases
Unlike the Māori, many of the European settlers didn’t speak Te Reo Māori. Instead, they
spoke English. As you can imagine, it was very difficult for the two groups to communicate
because they did not have a dictionary or a translator. These days we are able to use the
Internet to translate words and phrases from one language to another.
spoke English. As you can imagine, it was very difficult for the two groups to communicate
because they did not have a dictionary or a translator. These days we are able to use the
Internet to translate words and phrases from one language to another.
Use Google Translate to translate the following five phrases from English to Te Reo Māori
or from Te Reo Māori to English. Post the translations on your blog. Be sure to include the
phrase in both the English and Māori to earn full points.
or from Te Reo Māori to English. Post the translations on your blog. Be sure to include the
phrase in both the English and Māori to earn full points.
Phrases:
- Nau mai ki Aotearoa.
- ____ is my name.
- What is your name?
- He pai taku ki te takaro i te whutupaoro.
- Where do you come from?
Welcome to new zealand
Maria is my name.
What is your name ?
I like playing touch
Where do you come from new zealand .
Nau mai ki te zealand hou
Ko Maria toku ingoa.
He aha to ingoa?
He pai taku ki te takaro ki aku hoa
i haere mai au mai i Niu Tireni
Activity 2: The Treaty of Waitangi
On 6 February 1840, a very special document was signed by the Māori chiefs
and the British settlers in New Zealand. It was called the Treaty of Waitangi
(Te Tiriti o Waitangi) and it outlined how the two groups would live together and work
together in New Zealand. It was the first document of its kind to be signed in the entire
world. The Treaty was signed in a place called Waitangi in northern New Zealand.
and the British settlers in New Zealand. It was called the Treaty of Waitangi
(Te Tiriti o Waitangi) and it outlined how the two groups would live together and work
together in New Zealand. It was the first document of its kind to be signed in the entire
world. The Treaty was signed in a place called Waitangi in northern New Zealand.
On your blog, tell us three fun things that you can do as a visitor in Waitangi.
Which one would you like to do the most?
Which one would you like to do the most?
1. Hear stories of ancient voyages, Northland & Bay of Islands
2. Carving
Bonus Activity: #EarnTheFern
After the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, New Zealand became a British colony.
Many other countries in the world are also British colonies including Canada, South Africa,
Australia, India and Malaysia. As a group they were, and still are, called the ‘Commonwealth’
countries. Years ago, a man named Melville Marks Robinson was asked to organize a sporting
competition for people living in the Commonwealth countries. It is called the
Commonwealth Games. The first ever event took place in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.
Many other countries in the world are also British colonies including Canada, South Africa,
Australia, India and Malaysia. As a group they were, and still are, called the ‘Commonwealth’
countries. Years ago, a man named Melville Marks Robinson was asked to organize a sporting
competition for people living in the Commonwealth countries. It is called the
Commonwealth Games. The first ever event took place in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.
Athletes from New Zealand have competed in the Commonwealth Games for years.
In the most recent Commonwealth Games event in Glasgow, Scotland New Zealand athletes
won a total of 45 medals. The next Commonwealth Games will be held in 2018 in the
Gold Coast, Australia. Hundreds of athletes are competing for the chance to represent NZ
at the games (to 'Earn the Fern').
In the most recent Commonwealth Games event in Glasgow, Scotland New Zealand athletes
won a total of 45 medals. The next Commonwealth Games will be held in 2018 in the
Gold Coast, Australia. Hundreds of athletes are competing for the chance to represent NZ
at the games (to 'Earn the Fern').
One of New Zealand’s gold-medal-winning Commonwealth athletes was a man named
Bill Kini. Bill won a gold medal at the 1966 Commonwealth Games for being the
best heavyweight boxer. He was a man of many talents! He played rugby in
Ōtāhuhu in the 1960s and later moved to Whangarei.
Bill Kini. Bill won a gold medal at the 1966 Commonwealth Games for being the
best heavyweight boxer. He was a man of many talents! He played rugby in
Ōtāhuhu in the 1960s and later moved to Whangarei.
Imagine that you could interview Bill. What would you ask him about his time at the
1966 Commonwealth Games. What would you want to know? I’d like to know
how he had time to train for two sports at once.
1966 Commonwealth Games. What would you want to know? I’d like to know
how he had time to train for two sports at once.
On your blog, write four questions that you would ask Bill Kini.
Why did you join ?
How he had time to train for two sport at once?
How did you get in?
How did you win?
BONUS POINTS: 8
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Kia Ora Mariah,
ReplyDeleteWow brilliant work. I would ask the Smae questions to Bill Kini.My name is Mya and I go to Glen Innes School. What inspired you to get those questions? Keep up the brilliant work. Merry Christmas and happy new year:)
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ReplyDeleteHey there Maria, great job on completing another activity in the Summer Learning Journey. I've enjoyed reading your four questions you'd ask Bill Kini in an interview. I especially like your question about why he began boxing. It's a great question because it encourages him to talk about his upbringing and how he began boxing as a young kid.
ReplyDeleteWell done and keep up the good work!
Billy
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteRuby here from the Summer Learning Journey team. It's great to see that you've been working on the activities. Keep it up!
Activity 1: Great work translating those sentences. It was a great idea to post the Maori and English translations on your blog. Knowing a little bit of Maori is important I think because it's native to New Zealand.
Activity 2: There are lots of fun things to do in Waitangi! I've been a few times and I always enjoy walking around the Treaty grounds and learning some more about Aotearoa's history. You've only listed two activities that could be done though! Could you list one more and tell us which one your favourite is? That way I can give you full points for this activity.
I look forward to reading more of your blog over the summer.
Cheers,
Ruby.